Stafford Race for HOPE Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike #

ABOUT THE RACE
Trident Multisport was established in 2012 with the idea of bringing quality multisport events to our local area and has worked hand and hand with DQ Events and their staff for over the last 11 years. We have established some high quality, fun, safe events that include the Phoenix Sprint, the Survival of the Mills, and the Brookville Olympic/Sprint.
PACKET PICKUP / REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Registration is digital. There are no paper applications nor is cash accepted. Everyone must sign up online. Online registration closes at the start of the race. Please have the following items easily accesible to maintain the efficiency and speed of Packet Pickup:
Required: Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.Required: Proof of ID Required for Annual Members Only: USAT Membership ID Optional: Email Confirmation Bar Code per registrant (Printed or Digital) to scan 
WHERE AND WHEN
The race will take place on Sunday, June 15, 2024 - 7:00 a.m. sharp.
All events start and finish at Manahawkin Lake Park III, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
RACE SERIES 2024 - Pending Potential Updates
This event is part of the DQ Events Grand Prix and DQ Events Club Challenge. You are scored for an overall placement, an age group placement, and for finishing the event. At the end of the series there will be prizes for free entries into 2025 and more! Kayak and Non-Multisport events do not gain points.To be scored in the Grand Prix all you have to do is place in the Overall, Age Group, or finish the race!To be scored in the Club Challenge you need to select your club during registration and then place in Overall, Age Group, or finish the race!Please click the links above to learn more; the most up-to-date information will be found on the Challenge pages.
SWAG
T-Shirts to first 200 entriesCustom Finishers Medal to all multisport finishers
ITINERARY
Saturday
4:30 - 6:30 pm - (Optional) Check-in and Packet Pickup, and Race-Day Registration online only if available at race site. (You can pick up packet race morning, please arrive early to allow enough time)
Sunday
5:45 - 6:50 am - Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Race-Day Registration both paper (cash only) and online only if available (prices increased)6:45 am - Pre-race briefing at Transition Area, after the briefing we will require ALL SWIMMERS to cross over the Swim timing mat before we can start the race7:00 am - Races start (waves based on # of entrants)9:30 am - Post-Race Party, Refreshments, Awards Ceremony at ManaFirkin Brewing Co.
POST-RACE PARTY AWARDS CEREMONY
9:30 am - There will be a party awards ceremony at ManaFirkin Brewing Co. with drink specials. Food/ snacks will also be provided. The brewery is less than one mile from the Race Site. Manafirkin has a large outdoor area where the awards and food will be. Directions: ManaFirkin Brewing Co. 450 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 
DISTANCES
Stafford Township is located just minutes from beautiful Long Beach Island. Come down, race, and enjoy a nice weekend on the white sandy beaches of LBI before summer gets into full swing. The Stafford Race course is flat and fast. The swim is in a deep fresh water lake. The bike course will be fast and is freshly paved and smooth (when the bridge construction is complete, we hope to add it back to the bike course). The run takes you along the lake road through the quiet neighborhood of Deer Lake Park. The run is an out and back course so you can keep an eye on and track down your competition. You dont want to miss this event.
Triathlon Distances
1/4 mile Swim, 12 mile Bike, 5k Run
Duathlon Distances
2 mile Run, 12 mile Bike, 5k Run
Aquabike Distances
1/4 mile Swim 12 mile Bike
AWARDS
No double-dipping or duplicate awards, awards may vary based on event, category, attendance, etc.
Triathlon Awards Divisions
Overall: Top 3 Male Female Overall Individuals
Age Group*: Top 3 Male Female Individuals in the Age Group Division14 Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 Over
Clydesdale* Athena*: Top 3 Male(220 lbs) Female(165 lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division
PC/ID Open*: Top 1 Male Female Individual in the Physically Challenged/Intellectual Disability Open Division* You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale/Athena, or PC/ID Open division.
Overall Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Overall Individual
Relay Teams: Top 1 Male, Female, Co-Ed Team
Duathlon Awards Divisions
Overall: Top 3 Male Female Overall Individuals
Age Group*: Top 3 Male Female Individuals in the Age Group Division14 Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 Over
Clydesdale* Athena*: Top 3 Male(220 lbs) Female(165 lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division
PC/ID Open*: Top 1 Male Female Individual in the Physically Challenged/Intellectual Disability Open Division* You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale/Athena, or PC/ID Open division.
Overall Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Overall Individual
Relay Teams: Top 1 Male, Female, Co-Ed Team
Aquabike Awards
Overall: Top 5 Male Female Overall Individual
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Refreshments will be provided at the end of the raceSplit results will be available on website on race dayRace scored by DQ EventsEvent promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reasonAll races will be held rain or shine under guidance of local safety protocolTransfers, Deferrals, and Refunds are only allowed through Runsignup as specified, no exceptions
USAT INFORMATION
This is a USAT Sanctioned event. All participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of the event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines.
Membership Types (click for more information)
One Day Membership: $15 AdultOne Year Membership: $50 Adult, $36 Young Adult, $10 Youth
Common Rules and Information
ALL athletes are required to show photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS!Youth (17 and under) athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo IDAnnual members are required to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USAT Sanctioned event.You can download and print out a temporary mebership card: https://membership.usatriathlon.org/Member/ViewMemberCardAthletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.No drafting: a maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed to complete a pass through the draft zone of another athleteHeadphones are prohibitedNo riding in transition at any timeHelmets/Chin straps must be worn securely fastened at all times while in possession of your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. This also means from the time you remove your bike from the rack at the start of the bike leg, until after you have placed your bike on the rack at the finish of the bike leg.Verbal or physical abuse of others is not acceptable or tolerated. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct at all times while at the event and during competition, including the use of abusive language; violent acts; intentional misconduct; or any intimidating behavior directed toward, including but not limited to participants, officials, event staff, volunteers and spectators.